Straight Action Hand Tool
Instruction Sheet
(416-32 Rev A)
STS-M-169-2024-11-A
CAT-HT-169-2024-11
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use and low volume
applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations may be available.
Figure 1
Front of
Tool
Insulation
Crimper
Insulation
Anvil
Wire Barrel
Anvil
Wire
Crimper
1. INTRODUCTION
This Straight Action Hand Tool
(CAT–HT–169–2024–11) is designed to crimp C
&
69
/
(IPBD–Series)
FRQWDFW
s.
The wire crimper bottoms against the anvil before
the ratchet releases. This is a design feature that
assures maximum electrical and tensile
performance of the crimp. Do NOT re-adjust the
ratchet.
Dimensions in these instructions are in metric
units [with inches in brackets]. Figures are for
reference only and are not drawn to scale.
2. DESCRIPTION
The FRONT of the tool, is marked with the tool part
number, wire size ranges, and crimp height
specifications.
The tool features a fixed die (crimper), a movable die
(anvil), a locator/insulation stop, and a ratchet. Many
tools feature an insulation adjustment knob which is
used to regulate the crimp height of the contact
insulation barrel during the crimping operation. The
locator/insulation stop positions the contact, and limits
the insertion distance of the stripped wire into the
contact. In use, the locator/insulation stop rests in the
locator slot of the contact (See Figures 1 and 2). The
ratchet assures full crimping of the contact. Once
engaged, the ratchet will not release until the dies
have been fully closed.
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Do NOT cut or nick the wire strands during wire
stripping.
Refer to Figure 2 for wire preparation information
before applying the terminal.
1. Hold the tool so that the FRONT side is facing
you.
2. Ensure that the tool ratchet is released by
squeezing the tool handles and allowing them to
open FULLY.
3. Holding the contact by its mating portion and
looking straight into the crimp section, insert the
contact from the BACK of the tool into the
appropriate crimp chamber.
4. Position the contact between the crimpers so
that the locator/insulation stop enters the slot in the
contact. The wire barrel should butt against the
locator/insulation stop. Refer to Figure 1.
5. Holding the contact in this position, squeeze the
tool handles together until the insulation anvil starts
entry into the insulation crimper (usually two
ratchet clicks). Do NOT deform the insulation
barrel or wire barrel.
6.
Insert a properly stripped wire through the
locator slot and into the wire barrel of the contact
until the insulation butts against the
locator/insulation stop.
7. Holding wire in place, crimp contact to the wire
by squeezing the tool handles together until the
ratchet releases.
8. Allow tool handles to open FULLY and remove
the crimped contact from the tool.
Damaged terminals should not be used. If a
damaged terminal is evident, it should be cut
from the wire and replaced with a new one.
CAUTION
NOTE
CAUTION
CAUTION
